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Mountains

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Australia is a very flat continent where the average elevation is just 330 metres, the lowest in the world. What Australia lacks in height is more that made up for in the variety, geological age and unique appearance of its mountains and rocky outcrops - some of the oldest and most interesting exposed rocks in the world.

Task:
Visit the website links below to help you complete the following tasks.

In your workbook:

1. List some of Australia's mountains that are well known for what they have to offer to visitors.
2. Describe some activities you could do when visiting these mountains. This could include: Snowy Mountains, Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Mountain.


Australian Mountains
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-rocks-and-mountains

http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/rocksandmountains/

http://www.australiaonnet.com/tourism/mountains.html

http://www.ga.gov.au/education/geoscience-basics/landforms.html